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1 Senior Project Outcomes Outcomes include connection with others, measured through the extent to which people have the support of family, friends and others. 100% 5 out of 5 for interaction with drivers. returned surveys of Red Deer Meals on Wheels rated Meals on Wheels staff delivered to a long term client and noticed he seemed off. She notified the family who immediately went to check on him. He was experiencing a stroke and his family was able to get him to hospital demonstrating the importance of our program and interaction with our clients. Program Manager, Red Deer Meals on Wheels 94% live independently through the program. of Home Support clients agree they had increased support to The majority of Home Support clients request services due to their desire to stay in their homes longer and avoid having to go into a seniors home. Their preference to have a Home Support worker is also due to the fact that they will Adult Project Outcomes Outcomes include personal well-being in dealing with life s difficulties, and community connection and engagement through awareness and use of programs and services available. 75% agreed they knew more about how to access of participants in the Learning Together Program community resources because of the program. When you re a newcomer, you feel alone and unimportant. This program helps to take care and also to learn something you may not have had the chance to learn where you come from. Client, CARE. 60% coping skills (visualization, progressive body relaxation, of clients said they d experienced an increase in their letter writing, reframing the situation, cognitive restructuring) after a single Walk-In session at Vantage Community Services. The team of counselors reinforced my ability to cope with these issues by reminding me to focus on my strengths of character and also acknowledging and understanding the turmoil. Client, Vantage Community Services. Family Project Outcomes The main outcome for this project is improved social well-being for families through teaching positive parenting techniques. clients have experienced an increase in their knowledge and skill of 95% ofpositive parenting practices in the Infant Preschool Wellness Program. The biggest thing I have learned from common-sense parenting is a better explanation of child development. How a parent can influence which skills in a child can be strengthened just by being attentive, loving, nurturing, and playful. Client, FSCA. FSCA staff has said the Under Six Club continues to draw strong attendance and promote inclusivity and friendship. The kids love to play and interact with other kids. There are a lot of good learning experiences and fun activities. The staff is very personable and ready to listen and give advice if asked. We love it here. Client, FSCA. Child & Youth Project Outcomes Outcomes include positive development, personal well-being, and connection to others. participants in the Family School Wellness program 89% ofachieved one or more goals in their case plan. The Family School Wellness worker made me balance out my life, set some goals and take an honest look at my decision making. I feel I have changed a lot since September. Client, Chinook s Edge School Division. the Immigrant Youth Program helped them make new friends and 46% said it helped 46% said them develop English language skills. You inspired me to do good things and make better choices in life. Client, Central Alberta Refugee Effort participants at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District said the programs helped 90% ofthem feel good about themselves. The guidance and understanding given [my son] has affected him in such a positive way. A warm thank you to staff and volunteers that help and care about these children. Without them he would be a different little boy. Client family, Boys and Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District Funding & People Served Partner Contributions ($ In Thousands) FCSS served a total of 15,774 people $409 The City Of Red Deer $2,387 Province of Alberta $115 Red Deer County $19 Town of Bowden $11 Village of Elnora $12 Village of Delburne $28 Town of Penhold The City of Red Deer 6,939 Red Deer County 1,613 Town of Bowden 1,345 Helping: Total $2,984,065 Village of Elnora Village of Delburne Town of Penhold 2,793 2,079 1, Participants 403 <5 years in Canada Aboriginal Newcomers FCSS funding is provided through Alberta Human Services and the six partner municipalities; administrative support is provided by the Social Planning department of The City of Red Deer. There is a strong collaboration between all of these partners. Within the FCSS regulations, the Province of Alberta provides 80% of the funding and partner municipalities provide the remaining 20%. p e fcss@reddeer.ca 2015 Regional Partners FCSS Staff 2015 Social Planning Staff The City of Red Deer Judith Hogan/Ray Reckseider, Councillors, Village of Delburne Lloyd Lane, Councillor, Town of Bowden Richard Cloutier, Councillor, Village of Elnora Kathy Sitter, Councillor, Town of Penhold (Board Chair) Jean Bota, Councillor, Red Deer County Richard Lorenz/Christine Moore, Councillors, Red Deer County Janice Kong/Lauren Dawson Citizen Representatives, Red Deer Walter McKay, Citizen Representative, Red Deer Pam Corsiatto/Valdene Callin, Citizen Representatives, Red Deer Milt Williams, Citizen Representative, Red Deer Buck Buchanan/Ken Johnston, Councillors, The City of Red Deer Lynne Mulder, Councillor, The City of Red Deer For more information on FCSS initiatives, visit volunteers 2,272 volunteer hours 35, FCSS Board Members 2015 Volunteer Participation A Recipe for Community Annual Report 2015 Thank you to Stone Soup:

2 What is Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)? FCSS is a partnership between local municipal governments, Métis settlements, and Alberta Human Services. Within the parameters of the FCSS Act and Regulation, each municipality or Métis settlement determines how the FCSS funding they receive should be allocated to best meet the social programming needs of their community. Local FCSS programs are part of the larger provincial program that collectively ensures Albertans have access to a strong network of preventative social supports. Red Deer & District FCSS supports programs that help to accomplish its vision of empowered individuals, healthy families, and caring communities. Red Deer & District FCSS Funding Red Deer & District FCSS creates connections through the projects we fund. We connect isolated seniors to cheerful volunteers, desperate people to agencies with expertise, suicidal teens to counsellors and abused partners to projects that give them confidence to leave a relationship and rebuild. Annual reporting is based upon: Qualitative data: project level outcomes and personal evidence of client outcomes. Quantitative data: demographics and surveys. 32 % 18 % 26 % 11 % 9 % Children & Youth 4 % Adults Families Seniors Community Development Funding Distribution Amongst Populations Program Support Child 2015 & Funding Youth Projects & People Served Partner Operation Contributions of the Benalto Playschool ($ In Thousands) Benalto Playschool A B Age Appropriate FCSS 2,929 served Development a total of 15,774 people C Rural Mentoring Program $409 The City Of Community Liaison Workers Big $2,387 Brothers Big Sisters of Innisfail Red Deer Red Deer Public School Division Province of Bowden Play & Learn $115 Playschool Red Deer CountyFamily School Enhancement Counselors Alberta Bowden Play & Learn Society Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools $19 Town of Bowden Immigrant Youth Program Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District $11 Village of Elnora Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) Red Deer Youth & Volunteer Centre $12 Village of Delburne Family School Wellness Boys and Girls The City Clubs of Red of Red Deer Deer 6,939 & District Village of Elnora 2,793 $28 Town of Penhold Red Deer Red Youth Deer & Volunteer County Centre Chinook s Edge School Division 1,613 Village of Delburne 2,079 Spruce View Town Playschool of Bowden 1,345 Town of Penhold 1,005 Delburne Playschool Spruce View Rural Child Care Society Delburne Playschool Society Total $2,984,065 Helping: Aboriginal Newcomers Penhold Youth Club 411 Participants 403 <5 years in Canada Elnora Playschool Town of Penhold FCSS Elnora funding Playschool is provided through Alberta Human Services and the six partner municipalities; administrative support School is provided Age Child by Care the Social Planning department of The City of Red Deer. There is a strong collaboration Red Deer between Child Care all Society of these partners. Within the FCSS regulations, the Province of Alberta provides 80% of the funding and partner municipalities provide the remaining 20%.

3 Child & Youth Projects Family Project Outcomes B Age Appropriate 2,929 Operation of the Benalto Playschool Development A C The main Benalto outcome Playschool for this project is improved social well-being for Rural families Mentoring through Program teaching positive parenting Community techniques. Liaison Workers Big Brothers Big Sisters of Innisfail Red Deer Public School Division of clients have experienced an increase in their knowledge and skill of 95% Bowden Play positive & Learn parenting Playschool practices in the Family Infant School Preschool Enhancement Wellness Program. Counselors Bowden Play & Learn Society Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools The biggest thing I have learned from common-sense parenting is a better Immigrant Youth Program Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District explanation of child development. How a parent can influence which skills in a Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) Red Deer Youth & Volunteer Centre child can strengthened just by being attentive, loving, nurturing, and playful. Family Client, School FSCA. Wellness Boys and Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District Red Deer Youth & Volunteer Centre FSCA Chinook s staff has Edge said School the Under Division Six Club continues to draw strong attendance Spruce View Playschool Delburne Playschool and promote inclusivity and friendship. Spruce View Rural Child Care Society Delburne The kids Playschool love to play Society and interact with other kids. There are a lot of good learning Penhold Youth Club Elnora experiences Playschool and fun activities. The staff is very personable and ready to listen Town of Penhold Elnora and give Playschool advice if asked. We love it here. Client, FSCA. School Age Child Care Red Deer Child Care Society Child & Youth Project Outcomes Outcomes include positive development, personal well-being, and connection to others. 89% 1,122 Family Functioning 1,362 Personal & Family Support of participants in the Family School Wellness program achieved one or more goals in their case plan. The Family School Wellness worker made me balance out my life, set some goals and take an honest look at my decision making. I feel I have changed a lot since September. Client, Chinook s Edge School Division. said the Immigrant Youth Program helped them make new friends and 46% said it helped them develop English language skills. You inspired me to do good things and make better choices in life. Client, Central Alberta Refugee Effort of participants at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District said the programs helped them feel good about themselves. The guidance and understanding given [my son] has affected him in such a positive way. A warm thank you to staff and volunteers that help and care about these children. Without them he would be a different little boy. Client family, Boys and Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District. 46% 90%

4 Family Projects Adult Project Outcomes Infant Preschool Functioning Outcomes include Wellness personalprogram well-being in dealing1,122 with life s Family Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) difficulties, and community connection and engagement through awareness and use of programs and services available. 1,362 Personal & Family Support 75% Being a part of the Infant of participants in the Learning Together Program agreed they knew morehas about how to access Preschool Wellness Program community resources because of the program. helped me with recognizing my When you re a newcomer, you feel alone and unimportant. This program child s emotions and addressing helps to take care and also to learn something you may not have had the them accordingly, learning chance to learn where you come from. Client, CARE. clients they d experienced an increase in their that thereofare lots said of diff erent coping skills (visualization, progressive body relaxation, resources for parents and letter writing, reframing the situation, cognitive restructuring) children in the community. after a single Walk-In session at Vantage Community Services. 60% The FSCA team of counselors reinforced my ability to cope with these issues by reminding me to ~ Client, focus on my strengths of character and also acknowledging and understanding the turmoil. Client, Vantage Community Services. Adult FamilyProjects Project Outcomes Personal Together Program TheLearning main outcome for this project is improved social well-being4,650 Wellness Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) for families through teaching positive parenting techniques. of clients have experienced an increase in their knowledge and skill of Vantage Community Services 95% positive parenting practices in the Infant Preschool Wellness Program. Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance Community Mobilizer Walk-In Clinic The biggest thing I have learned fromfor common-sense parenting is a better Central Alberta s Safe Harbour Society Health & Housing explanation of child development. How a parent can influence which skills in a Stronger Individuals & Families through Counseling child can be strengthened just by being attentive, loving, nurturing, and playful. Shalom Counseling Centre of Alberta Client, FSCA. FSCA staff has said the Under Six Club continues to draw strong attendance and promote inclusivity and friendship. I was able to process and feel emotions and realize The kids love to play and interact with other kids. There are a lot of good learning how far I haveand come. Also IThe realize I experiences fun activities. staff isthat verywhat personable and ready to listen and give advice if asked. We love it here. Client, FSCA. experience inside is normal and healthy. ~ Client, Shalom Counseling Centre.

5 Adult Projects Senior Project Outcomes 4,650 Learning Together Program Outcomes Central include Alberta Refugee connection Effort (CARE) with others, measured through the extent Walk-In to which Clinic people have the support of family, friends and others. Vantage Community Services returned surveys of Red Deer Meals on Wheels rated Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance Community Mobilizer 100% 5 out of 5 for interaction with drivers. Central Alberta s Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing Meals on Wheels staff delivered to a long term client and noticed he seemed Stronger off. Individuals She notified & the Families family who through immediately Counseling went to check on him. He Shalom was Counseling experiencing Centre a stroke of Alberta and his family was able to get him to hospital demonstrating the importance of our program and interaction with our clients. Program Manager, Red Deer Meals on Wheels I was able to of process Home Support and feel clients emotions agree they and had realize increased support to how 94% far I have live come. independently Also I realize through that the program. what I experience The majority inside of Home is normal Support and clients healthy. request services due to their desire to stay in their homes longer and avoid having to go into a seniors home. Their ~ Client, preference Shalom Counseling to have a Home Centre. Support worker is also due to the fact that they will Personal Wellness Adult Project Outcomes 75% 1,640 Outcomes include personal well-being in dealing with life s difficulties, and community connection and engagement through awareness and use of programs and services available. Community participation and networks of participants in the Learning Together Program agreed they knew more about how to access community resources because of the program. When you re a newcomer, you feel alone and unimportant. This program helps to take care and also to learn something you may not have had the chance to learn where you come from. Client, CARE. of clients said they d experienced an increase in their 60% coping skills (visualization, progressive body relaxation, letter writing, reframing the situation, cognitive restructuring) after a single Walk-In session at Vantage Community Services. The team of counselors reinforced my ability to cope with these issues by reminding me to focus on my strengths of character and also acknowledging and understanding the turmoil. Client, Vantage Community Services.

6 Senior Projects Golden Circle Outreach Circle of Red Deer Seniors Society Home Support Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) Red Deer Meals on Wheels Red Deer Meals on Wheels 1,640 Community participation and networks Thank you for making something that seemed so scary and overwhelming for our dad so simple and pleasurable. We feel lucky to have good food and good people visit every day. ~ Client family, Red Deer Meals on Wheels. Senior Project Outcomes Stone Soup Outcomes include connection with others, measured through the extent to which people have the support of family, friends and others. As people in the community become more engaged they begin returned surveys of Red Deer Meals to offer on their Wheels own rated contributions. Just as the soup soon becomes 100% 5 out of 5 for interaction with drivers. much richer, so do the relationships in our community. In the Meals on Wheels staff delivered to a long term client end there and noticed is enough he seemed nourishing soup for everyone and all have off. She notified the family who immediately went to check learned on him. the He magic of sharing and working together. was experiencing a stroke and his family was able to get him to hospital demonstrating the importance of our program and interaction with our clients. Program Manager, Red Deer Meals on Wheels of Home Support clients agree they had increased support to 94% live independently through the program. The majority of Home Support clients request services due to their desire to stay in their homes longer and avoid having to go into a seniors home. Their preference to have a Home Support worker is also due to the fact that they will

7 Community Development Six FCSS Community Workers and four Community Facilitators work in the partner municipalities to help identify and address issues, and connect and engage the community. Stone Soup As people in the community become more engaged they begin to offer their own contributions. Just as the soup soon becomes much richer, so do the relationships in our community. In the end there is enough nourishing soup for everyone and all have learned the magic of sharing and working together. Community Initiatives FCSS Regional Projects The Downtown Community Development Committee (DCDC) - Red Deer Community capacity building initiatives: Community Gardens - Elnora, Delburne, Springbrook, Red Deer Early Childhood Mapping Project Day supports for people experiencing homelessness Delburne Belonging Project Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) Seniors Wellness Red Deer Community Safety Ad-Hoc Committee (Safety Strategy) Each year some funds are set aside for projects and events to benefit all partner communities. This year some of these funds were used for: Aging well Direct Service Retreat Small Acts Matter Early Childhood Development The Bowden Committee of CAPRA has succeeded in raising awareness that poverty exists right in our town, and have proven exactly that. Now we are all more conscious of what is necessary to eradicate it. ~ Bowden resident

8 Senior Project Outcomes Outcomes include connection with others, measured through the extent to which people have the support of family, friends and others. 100% 5 out of 5 for interaction with drivers. returned surveys of Red Deer Meals on Wheels rated Meals on Wheels staff delivered to a long term client and noticed he seemed off. She notified the family who immediately went to check on him. He was experiencing a stroke and his family was able to get him to hospital demonstrating the importance of our program and interaction with our clients. Program Manager, Red Deer Meals on Wheels 94% live independently through the program. of Home Support clients agree they had increased support to The majority of Home Support clients request services due to their desire to stay in their homes longer and avoid having to go into a seniors home. Their preference to have a Home Support worker is also due to the fact that they will Adult Project Outcomes Outcomes include personal well-being in dealing with life s difficulties, and community connection and engagement through awareness and use of programs and services available. 75% agreed they knew more about how to access of participants in the Learning Together Program community resources because of the program. When you re a newcomer, you feel alone and unimportant. This program helps to take care and also to learn something you may not have had the chance to learn where you come from. Client, CARE. 60% of clients said they d experienced an increase in their coping skills (visualization, progressive body relaxation, letter writing, reframing the situation, cognitive restructuring) after a single Walk-In session at Vantage Community Services. The team of counselors reinforced my ability to cope with these issues by reminding me to focus on my strengths of character and also acknowledging and understanding the turmoil. Client, Vantage Community Services. Family Project Outcomes The main outcome for this project is improved social well-being for families through teaching positive parenting techniques. of clients have experienced an increase in their knowledge and skill of 95% positive parenting practices in the Infant Preschool Wellness Program. The biggest thing I have learned from common-sense parenting is a better explanation of child development. How a parent can influence which skills in a child can be strengthened just by being attentive, loving, nurturing, and playful. Client, FSCA. FSCA staff has said the Under Six Club continues to draw strong attendance and promote inclusivity and friendship. The kids love to play and interact with other kids. There are a lot of good learning experiences and fun activities. The staff is very personable and ready to listen and give advice if asked. We love it here. Client, FSCA. Child & Youth Project Outcomes Outcomes include positive development, personal well-being, and connection to others. of participants in the Family School Wellness program 89% achieved one or more goals in their case plan. The Family School Wellness worker made me balance out my life, set some goals and take an honest look at my decision making. I feel I have changed a lot since September. Client, Chinook s Edge School Division. said the Immigrant Youth Program helped them make new friends and 46% said it helped 46% them develop English language skills. You inspired me to do good things and make better choices in life. Client, Central Alberta Refugee Effort of participants at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District said the programs helped 90% them feel good about themselves. The guidance and understanding given [my son] has affected him in such a positive way. A warm thank you to staff and volunteers that help and care about these children. Without them he would be a different little boy. Client family, Boys and Girls Clubs of Red Deer & District Funding & People Served Partner Contributions ($ In Thousands) $2,387 Province of Alberta FCSS served a total of 15,774 people $409 The City Of Red Deer $115 Red Deer County $19 Town of Bowden $11 Village of Elnora $12 Village of Delburne $28 Town of Penhold Total $2,984,065 The City of Red Deer 6,939 Red Deer County 1,613 Town of Bowden 1,345 Helping: Village of Elnora Village of Delburne Town of Penhold 2,793 2,079 1, Participants 403 <5 years in Canada Aboriginal Newcomers FCSS funding is provided through Alberta Human Services and the six partner municipalities; administrative support is provided by the Social Planning department of The City of Red Deer. There is a strong collaboration between all of these partners. Within the FCSS regulations, the Province of Alberta provides 80% of the funding and partner municipalities provide the remaining 20%. p e fcss@reddeer.ca 2015 Regional Partners FCSS Staff 2015 Social Planning Staff The City of Red Deer Judith Hogan/Ray Reckseider, Councillors, Village of Delburne Lloyd Lane, Councillor, Town of Bowden Richard Cloutier, Councillor, Village of Elnora Kathy Sitter, Councillor, Town of Penhold (Board Chair) Jean Bota, Councillor, Red Deer County Richard Lorenz/Christine Moore, Councillors, Red Deer County Janice Kong/Lauren Dawson Citizen Representatives, Red Deer Walter McKay, Citizen Representative, Red Deer Pam Corsiatto/Valdene Callin, Citizen Representatives, Red Deer Milt Williams, Citizen Representative, Red Deer Buck Buchanan/Ken Johnston, Councillors, The City of Red Deer Lynne Mulder, Councillor, The City of Red Deer For more information on FCSS initiatives, visit volunteers volunteer hours 2,272 35, FCSS Board Members Thank you to 2015 Volunteer Participation Stone Soup: A Recipe for Community Annual Report 2015